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BEYOND THE BASELINE

— follows 19-year-old tennis prodigy Léa Dupont as she navigates her rise in the sport, balancing fierce competition with personal challenges. Léa’s relationships with Coco Gauff—a fast-growing friendship with someone she instantly clicked with, a blossoming romance with Ben Shelton, and her brief, intense relationship with Jannik Sinner that left lasting emotional marks, test her both on and off the court as she faces a growing rivalry with Aryna Sabalenka. With her eyes set on becoming the World No. 1, Léa must learn that success isn’t just about winning matches—it’s about finding strength in friendship, love, and self-discovery.

18+

— [ chapters out now on wattpad ]

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༝ LÉA DUPONT [OWN CHARACTER]

༝ BEN SHELTON [LOVE INTEREST]

༝ COCO GAUFF, JANNIK SINNER, AND OTHER WTA & ATP PLAYERS

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𓍯𓂃 A GLIMPSE INTO THE COURT

— The sound of the ball hitting the court echoed in the silence between points, each strike a reminder of her preparation, her sacrifices. Léa’s breath was steady, her focus unwavering, but beneath it all lay the weight of every struggle that had brought her here.

Every drop of sweat, every grueling training session, had led to this—a culmination of years spent perfecting her craft. Standing here now, she was ready to show the world what she was made of, her journey etched into every swing of the racket.

𓍯𓂃 STRENGTH IN THE FACE OF PRESSURE

— “Léa dodged the shot just in time, but the anger that rose within her was uncontrollable. Aryna had crossed a line, and Léa was done playing the calm one. No apology. No acknowledgment. Just a cold, calculated shot meant to intimidate.”

In that instant, their rivalry deepened—no longer just about the match, but driven by pride, frustration, and an insatiable thirst for victory.

𓍯𓂃 WHEN FRIENDSHIPS BECOME SOMETHING MORE

— “There was a certain quiet reassurance that came with Ben’s presence. He didn’t need to say much—his mere proximity calmed her nerves, his smile a steady reminder that she wasn’t alone in this. Léa had always trusted him, but now, there was something else stirring in her chest, something fragile yet undeniable.

With Ben, she wasn’t just a player on the court or a competitor. She was seen, understood. And for the first time in a long time, she realized that maybe, just maybe, she was falling for him as more than a friend.”

Some friendships are destined to become so much more…

𓍯𓂃 A RIVALRY OF HEARTS

— “Jannik’s fingers traced her face as his lips hovered above hers, the space between them charged with a desire that needed no words. Every movement felt like a promise, binding them together in a memory neither could fully escape.”

They shared something intense, fleeting—a love that blazed brightly and left its mark, even as their paths eventually diverged, leaving behind an ache neither of them had expected to carry.

𓍯𓂃 FRIENDSHIP FORGED ON THE COURT

— “On the court, Coco and Léa were fierce competitors, pushing each other to be the best versions of themselves with every rally. They fought hard, sometimes trading intense glances and fiery moments, but beneath that was a shared respect and a mutual drive for greatness. Off the court, their bond was undeniable—what had started as a fierce competition had evolved into a deep, unshakeable friendship. Through the ups and downs of the sport, they found strength in one another, the kind of friendship that only tennis could forge.

In the heat of competition, they were fierce, but in moments of quiet, they were the truest of friends.”

Sometimes, your greatest competitor becomes your greatest friend.

𓍯𓂃 THE COURT IS MORE THAN JUST A GAME

— “Every match, every serve, every match point—they weren’t just steps towards victory. For Léa, the court was a stage where her heart was laid bare, each move a reflection of the battles fought both on and off the court.”

But winning the game is only half the battle.

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Explicit Language: Characters occasionally use strong language.

NSFW Content: Includes mature and sexual themes (18+ only).

Intense Rivalries: Competitive tension and emotional intensity on and off the court.

Emotional Complexity: Themes of relationships, breakups, and self-discovery.

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— BEYOND THE BASELINE

BY ORANG3JU1C3S

[KENDRAONTMBLR]

I kindly ask that you respect the hard work and creativity put into Beyond the Baseline and refrain from copying, reproducing, or distributing any part of it without permission. This story is a result of my dedication, and I'd really appreciate it if you would support that by keeping it original. All rights reserved. Thank you for your understanding and for respecting my work.

with love, always

kendra

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